Aviation Warehouse Associate

Spirit Airlines, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,162 - 31,564; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Travel Benefits

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Material Logistics Specialist, where you will play a crucial role in supporting aircraft operations. This exciting position involves handling materials, ensuring accurate stock levels, and preparing shipments, including hazardous goods. Ideal candidates are motivated, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills. You'll thrive in a professional yet friendly environment that promotes personal and career growth. Enjoy travel perks and be part of an adventure that redefines travel, making every day at work an exciting journey. If you're ready to soar with us, apply now!

Qualifications

• Must have material handling experience in a warehouse setting.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Process aircraft parts requests and logistics movements.
• Prepare dangerous goods declarations and maintain stock levels.

Skills

Material Handling

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Problem-Solving

Detail Orientation

Education

High School or GED certification

Tools

Inventory Tracking System

Forklift

Word Editing Software

Job description

Responsibilities

Spirit Airlines is looking for a Material Logistics Specialist to join their Material Operations team. To be successful in this role candidates should possess material handling experience in a warehouse setting, must be comfortable with computers, and general office tasks, and excel at both verbal and written communication. In this role, the individual will be responsible for processing aircraft parts requests and logistics movements to support the Technical Operations team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to performing shipping, receiving, and stocking of materials as well as maintaining accurate stock levels to guarantee materials availability needed for maintenance events. Responsible for preparing dangerous goods declarations, packing dangerous goods shipments and tendering dangerous goods for 3rd party transport on Spirit Airlines behalf.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, self-driven, and reliable. Candidates should be professional, polite, and attentive while also being accurate. Most importantly, the Material Logistics Specialist should have a genuine desire to meet the needs of others.

Starting Pay: $19.50/hr.

• Prepare dangerous goods declaration for outbound shipment.
• Complete dangerous goods outbound shipment checklists.
• Pull parts and tools for transfer orders or pick list for maintenance line support.
• Receive and stock materials and tools.
• Pull, pack, and ship materials and tools for transfer via internal shipping.
• Pull, pack, and ship materials and tools via third-party shipping.
• Identify and handle hazardous materials.
• Perform Daily Material Cycle Counts.
• Warehouse and stockrooms housekeeping.
• Monitor Service level and tool calibration dates.
• Monitor computers to generate reports and email correspondences.
• Greet and assist visitors (internal and external).
• Use of an inventory tracking system to record deliveries, shipments, and stock levels.
• Analyze daily product and supply levels to anticipate inventory problems and shortages. Communicate with Materials team members to meet business goals.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail.
• Must adhere to safety precautions when operating a forklift or hand pallet jack.
• May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Responsibilities and duties may change when circumstances dictate (e.g., emergency change in workload, rush jobs, or technical developments).

Qualifications

• High School or GED certification.
• Must be 18 Years or Older.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, ability to read, send, and execute instructions via email and memos.
• Proficient with computers, basic knowledge of word editing software, inventory sheets, and email management.
• Warehouse Operations Knowledge, and experience with shipping, receiving, and stocking practices.
• Ability to carry out several assignments at the same time and deliver positive results.
• Ability to adjust to continuous change, ability to shift focus to new tasks while keeping productivity and without losing sight of general goals.
• Detail Oriented, able to produce accurate work to avoid unnecessary reproduction.
• Self-initiated, able to complete needed work and/or identify areas that require work.
• Dependable, completes all assigned tasks, and maintains good attendance.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. and stand during extended periods.
• Able to endure temperature changes and outside work.
• Domestic and international travel under 10%.
• Must be present at the worksite 100% of the time.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• 2+ years in a warehouse environment.
• Inventory background experience.
• Aviation Materials Knowledge, familiar with parts numbers, descriptions and handling.
• Hazardous Materials Shipping and Handling, knowledge of HAZCOM and general shipping procedures.
• Forklift driving experience.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to our team members including medical, dental, STD, LTD, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, travel benefits and much more. We strive to maintain a professional, yet friendly environment and promote professional and career development for our team members.

Overview

At Spirit, we live “More Fly.” It’s not just about getting from point A to B—it’s about feeling fly while you’re at it. For our Team Members, it means thinking BIG, taking action, making connections, and having a blast while doing it. From the station to the cockpit, the cabin to the computer, every day is an adventure as we redefine travel.

Soar with us and enjoy travel perks that bring you closer to what matters. Join a team that empowers you to bring your full self to work, grow personally and professionally, and fuel the communities we serve. At Spirit Airlines, the sky isn’t the limit—it’s just the beginning!

EEOC Statement

Spirit Airlines is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are governed based on merit, competence, and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.